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Release Date: Apr 1, 2018
Valid Through: Apr 1, 2020. This course will be updated or expired on this date
Successful Completion: Complete entire module, complete the exam with a passing score of 80% or better, and complete the evaluation form
Estimated Time to Complete Activity: 60 minutes
CEUs: See Continuing Education section
Media: Internet. Available 24/7 365 Online. See requirements below

Overview

Fundamentals of HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules for the Medical Office Staff Covers day to day operations of a medical practice.

learning objectives

Describe the purpose of HIPAA legislation

Explain the changes implemented by the Omnibus Final Rule

Identify the key elements of the Privacy, Security, and Enforcement Rule

Explain the process for Breach Notification

Illustrate how HIPAA affects his/her role in a Medical Office setting

target audience

Medical Office Staff

Content

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive look at HIPAA legislation as it applies to medical office staff, including administrative and front desk employees. For those who have not had previous HIPAA training or who want a complete overview of HIPAA, this course discusses the Privacy Rule, Security Rule, Breach Notification Rule, and Enforcement Rule in detail. The more recent updates to HIPAA as a result of the HITECH Act and Final Omnibus Rule are also highlighted. Emphasis is placed on elements of HIPAA that are most applicable to the functioning of a medical office. This includes such things as proper sign-in procedures and telephone policies, how to properly fax and of Protected Health Information (PHI), and what should be included in a Notice of Privacy Practices and Authorization to Release PHI. With potential HHS audits in the future and increased fines for non-compliance, completion of this course will provide medical office staff with the knowledge they need to maintain the privacy and security of PHI.

Continuing Education

Disclosures of Conflicts of Interest

HIPAA Exams, Inc. requires that the faculty participating in any activity disclose all affiliations or other financial relationships (1) with the manufacturers of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services discussed in an educational presentation and (2) with any commercial supporters of the activity. All conflicts of interest have been resolved prior to this activity. HIPAA Exams, Inc. also requires participating faculty to disclose when unapproved/unlabeled uses of a product are discussed in a activity.

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use

This activity might describe the off-label, investigational, or experimental use of medications and/or devices that may exceed their FDA-approved labeling. Physicians should consult the current manufacturers’ prescribing information for these products.

Disclaimer

The content for this activity was developed independently of the commercial support. All materials are included with permission. The opinions expressed are those of the faculty and are not to be construed as those of the publisher or grantor.

This educational activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ANCC Accreditation Criteria, Policies, and Standards for Commercial Support. Recommendations involving clinical medicine in a continuing medical education activity must be based on evidence that is accepted within the profession of medicine as adequate justification for their indications and contraindications in the care of patients. All scientific research referred to, reported, or used in support or justification of a patient care recommendation must conform to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection, and analysis.